RACHEL IN LINE FOR DR WHO ROLE

RACHEL Stevens is poised to land a starring role in racy Doctor Who TV spin-off Torchwood.

RACHEL Stevens is poised to land a starring role in racy Doctor Who TV spin-off Torchwood.

The singer has a final audition to win the part of Gwen opposite John Barrowman's Captain Jack in the post-watershed sci-fi show.

Rachel, 27, hopes to follow in Billie Piper's footsteps by transforming from pop star to actress. She was beaten to the part of the Doctor's sidekick Rose Tyler by Billie when the hit revival was cast.

The former S Club singer said: "I've been called back for a meeting about a permanent role. I so hope I get it as I'm sick of being attacked for my music."

Doctor Who executive producer Russell T Davies is creating the new 13-part adult drama for BBC3.

Barrowman, 38, will reprise his role as bisexual time traveller Capt Jack Harkness in Torchwood - an anagram of Doctor Who.

Rachel said of her failure to land the role of Rose: "Things happen for a reason and Billie is really great. If the right thing came around, I'd love to do something."